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Elk sightings in Yellowstone
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Where Elk has been reported, from 3,258 sightings. Not a live tracker: animals move, and an empty area doesn’t mean there are none.
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When to look
| Hour | Share of busiest hour |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 4% |
| 1 AM | 3% |
| 2 AM | 3% |
| 3 AM | 5% |
| 4 AM | 16% |
| 5 AM | 42% |
| 6 AM | 79% |
| 7 AM | 95% |
| 8 AM | 89% |
| 9 AM | 74% |
| 10 AM | 53% |
| 11 AM | 37% |
| Noon | 32% |
| 1 PM | 37% |
| 2 PM | 42% |
| 3 PM | 53% |
| 4 PM | 68% |
| 5 PM | 84% |
| 6 PM | 97% |
| 7 PM | 100% |
| 8 PM | 84% |
| 9 PM | 42% |
| 10 PM | 11% |
| 11 PM | 6% |
4 more about Elk in the app
- Who the Elk Is Calling
- A New Rack Every Spring
- Lamar Valley Wildlife Wayside
- Tower Junction and Garnet Hill
Where to look
Yellowstone spots that mention Elk
Places and trails whose Parkwolf guides talk about Elk. A good start, never a guarantee.
Places
LodgingMammoth Hot Springs Hotel and CabinsHistoric Mammoth lodging, a remarkable wood map, and elk nearby.
CampgroundMammoth CampgroundA base where elk sometimes wander among the campsites.
SightLamar Valley Wildlife WatchingScan open grasslands for bison, wolves, and the northern range.
SightWest Thumb Geyser BasinA boardwalk loop between steaming pools and Yellowstone Lake.
SightMud VolcanoBubbling mud, sulfur air, and Dragon’s Mouth share a short loop.
SightFort YellowstoneAn easy walk through the Army post that became park headquarters.
CampgroundBridge Bay CampgroundA lake-country base where bison sometimes wander through camp.
CampgroundGrant Village CampgroundA pine-forest base near Yellowstone Lake and West Thumb.Trails
ModerateGarnet Hill Loop Trail8.1 mi · 4.5 hrA stagecoach road leads into Elk Creek canyon and river views.
EasyMud Volcano Trail0.6 mi · 1.5 hrA compact boardwalk loop through bubbling Yellowstone mudpots.
ChallengingBighorn Pass Trail19.4 mi · 10 hrCross the Gallatins from willow creeks to an open pass.
EasyRiddle Lake Trail4.8 mi · 2.5 hrA mostly level walk to lily pads and Mount Sheridan views.
ChallengingSportsman Lake Trail24 mi · 14.5 hrA long Gallatin crossing past a remote lake and over a pass.
EasyFern Cascade Loop Trail2.5 mi · 1.5 hrA short woods loop slips down to a hidden cascade.
ChallengingAgate Creek Trail13.1 mi · 9.5 hrA long descent to a remote stretch of the Yellowstone River.
ChallengingCrescent Lake–High Lake Trail21.7 mi · 12 hrA 21.7-mile loop to two alpine lakes and a high ridge.
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